PVD Equipment Engineer
Core
Own and support PVD equipment for developing and executing advanced processes in an 8" wafer fabrication facility, establishing robust equipment and processes through characterization and validation before high volume manufacturing.
Role type
Senior IC equipment engineer (semiconductor manufacturing)
Builds
Semiconductor devices (wireless semiconductors) in 8" wafer fabrication facilities
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Thin film deposition
Required skills
PVD equipment operation and maintenance, Fault Detection & Classification (FDC) systems, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), troubleshooting process/equipment interactions, hardware and software optimization, preventative and predictive maintenance planning, data analysis (JMP, Minitab, Spotfire, Excel/Access), MEMS and active device micro-fabrication techniques
Preferred skills
Experience with other Thin Films equipment, Basic understanding of MEMS and active device micro-fabrication techniques
Technologies
JMP, Minitab, Spotfire, Excel, Access, SPC, FDC
Responsibilities
Evaluate, troubleshoot, improve, and maintain PVD equipment; Develop and implement preventative, predictive, and high precision maintenance procedures; Collaborate with Process Engineering and R&D to conceptualize and progress technological opportunities; Implement robust monitoring methodologies for equipment performance (SPC, FDC, baselining & matching); Lead equipment upgrades and tool conversions with qualification support.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC